October 2009 Activity Report

University

From October 1, 2009 to October 31, 2009, the patrollers from Community Crime Patrol, Inc. provided just under 850 patrol hours and reported 2 significant incidents. Year-to-date totals for patrol hours and significant incidents are 8,281.25 and 17, respectively.

10-02-09

Patrollers conducted a well-being check on a female lying on the ground in front of 1836 N. High. The Columbus Fire Department was contacted via the telephone. Medic 25 responded to the scene and transported the female to the Ohio State University Hospital.

10-15-09

Patrollers were in the area of Waldeck and Lane when the reported hearing a large crash north of their location. The patrollers investigated the situation and reported that a vehicle had struck three parked vehicles. CPD was notified via 645-4545. CPD Cars 41 and 42 responded to the scene. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for failure to control and operating a vehicle while under the influence.

Westside

From October 1, 2009 to October 31, 2009, the patrollers from Community Crime Patrol, Inc. provided just over 675 patrol hours and reported 3 significant incidents. Year-to-date totals for patrol hours and significant incidents are 6,561.00 and 26, respectively.

10-01-09

Patrollers reported a suspicious vehicle with a damaged steering column in front of 216 Brehl. CPD was notified via 645-4545. A CPD radio technician ran a check on the vehicle’s license plate and reported that the license plates did not match the vehicle. CPD Car 80 responded to the scene and ran a check on the vehicle’s identification number. Car 80 advised that the vehicle was stolen. The patrollers cleared the scene having recovered a stolen vehicle.

10-21-09

Patrollers were approached by a pedestrian in the area of Hawkes and Sullivant, who pointed out a possible suspect he witnessed commit an assault and robbery moments earlier. The pedestrian advised that he had already contacted CPD. The patrollers were able to flag down CPD Cars 81 and 82 and advise them of the situation. The patrollers reported a second possible suspect running from the police helicopter between residences on Rich. The second possible suspect entered a house on S. Martin while the other stood across the street from that address. CPD Cars 9080, R-80, S-8, 9081, and 196 responded to the area. The second possible suspect and a third, who exited the rear of the address, were taken into custody by S-8 and R-80 respectively. The first possible suspect was taken into custody by CPD Car 191. A background check was conducted on the first possible suspect, he was found to have no active warrants, and was allowed to leave the scene. The third possible suspect was found to have nothing to do with the assault and robbery. The second possible suspect was positively identified by the victim; however, the victim did not want to press charges. This suspect was taken into custody by police, because he would not give his name or any other personal information to them. He was taken to the Franklin County Jail to be properly identified so a thorough background check could be conducted.

10-22-09

Call of the Month

Patrollers were in front of an address on Dakota Avenue when they reported hearing a female yell for help. Upon further investigation, they located a female who advised that she had just been raped. The female advised the patrollers that the suspect was heading towards the area of Hawkes and Sullivant. As the patrollers were advising CPD of the situation, they were approached by a motorist who advised that the suspect was known to him and that the suspect lived at an address on Hawkes. CPD Car 81 responded to the victim in front of her home. The victim declined any medical attention. CPD Cars 9082 and 82 responded to the suspect’s address. Responding officers entered and removed the suspect from the residence. Car 81 took the victim to the suspect’s address in order to identify the suspect. The victim positively identified the suspect. The suspect was placed under arrest for rape. CPD detectives were called to the scene. The suspect was taken to CPD police headquarters for further questioning.

Merion Village

From October 1, 2009 to October 31, 2009, the patrollers from Community Crime Patrol, Inc. provided just under 200 patrol hours and reported 1 significant incident. Year-to-date totals for patrol hours and significant incidents are 2,185.25 and 1, respectively.

10-02-09

Patrollers were in front of 357 E. Gates when they heard a female scream. The patrollers ran to the area of the scream and were approached by a female who advised that she had just been robbed of her purse and car keys. CPD was notified via 645-4545. CPD Cars 114, 113 and 110 responded to the scene. The patrollers took note of the suspect’s description. A theft report was taken by one of the responding officers.